A collage of words and drawings narrating the life of polymath Peter Mark Roget accompanies this story of the list-maker’s life and career. Both approachable and packed with information, this mini biography introduces children to the... Read More

This review does not have words—excepting: brainy, entertaining, and satirical. That and smart-alecky, comic, adorable, artistic, and snort-out-loud funny. This review does not have words in the same way the book doesn’t have words... Read More

A discussion starter for caregivers offers help for children struggling to describe their emotions. In the format of an alphabet book, this guide lists common feelings in an approachable way. Each page presents an image of a child in a... Read More

Extraordinary rainbow-streaked illustrations pair with rhyming couplets in this surreal fantasy taking place in a messy living room. Dried pasta, snack wrappers, and gumdrops glitter as the setting for this adventure featuring a bookworm... Read More

Vibrant and dynamic two-page spreads burst with life, exuberance, and authenticity in this gorgeous overview of a prairie ecosystem. The vivid word choice of the verse—constructed with deft use of repetition and rhyme—is loaded with... Read More

All of Tilly’s friends are going to faraway places for vacation, but Tilly has to stay home. She doesn’t expect to have any fun, and then her mom takes her to the library, the park, the pool, and back to their living room, where she... Read More

Two cuddly koalas enjoy a chilly, snowy day with mindfulness, observing the weather, wildlife, and landscape with curiosity, but not judgment. They watch, listen, play, and wonder at the world, and then take a break to meditate. Gentle... Read More

Geometric illustrations done with skillful use of color pique curiosity about the abundance of life beneath the sea in this book that identifies the creatures of the coral reef. Clever rhymes and joyous exclamations add excitement to the... Read More